As a privilege of the VAEA membership you are encouraged to submit nominations recognizing Outstanding Art Educators in Virginia.WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE AWARDS PROGRAM?

To provide tangible recognition of excellence and achievement of the many outstanding individuals and programs of the VAEA.

To focus professional attention on exemplary art educators, quality art education and increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education.

WHY NOMINATE?

You know extraordinary Art Educators in your Region (Blue Ridge, Central, Northern VA, Southwestern, Tidewater) who merit recognition for their advocacy, leadership and contributions to the field of art education!

Demonstrate your appreciation by acknowledging your “Friend of the Visual Arts” or Distinguished Service Candidate in your community that has supported your art program!

WHO ARE PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES?Any VAEA member who meets the award criteria established by NAEA may be nominated. VAEA Membership is not required for the Distinguished Service (Outside the Profession) and “Friends of the Visual Arts” Awards. WHO MAY NOMINATE? Any VAEA member may nominate. Art Administrators / Supervisors may be nominated by Administrators, Supervisors, or Principals that do not hold a VAEA membership.

Digital ImagePlease enclose a current, color photograph for the VAEA newsletter and website.

Packets without the required documentation will not be considered.

Packets may be submitted electronically (pdf) to the Regional Presidents.

“Helpful Reminders” for the VitaPlease use these guidelines as a prompt to assist in filling out the required paperwork. When noting evidence, please be specific with the dates and titles of the events.

National and Southeastern Regional NAEA ActivitiesCandidate has evidence of history of professional involvement at the National and Southeastern (United States) Regional level. Examples: Held / holds a national and regional office, served/serves on national and regional committees, received national and regional honors or awards, presents sessions at NAEA Conventions.VAEA State Activities (Blue Ridge, Central, Northern, Southwestern or Tidewater) Candidate has evidence of history of professional involvement at the state level. Examples: Held / holds state elected offices, chairs / chaired state committees, received state awards/honors, and regularly presents sessions at state conferences and regional workshops.Other Leadership Roles and Accomplishments Candidate has evidence of positions of strong leadership roles in associations/organizations outside the VAEA. Examples: Held / holds officer / leadership roles, achieved accomplishments, and has received award/honors in those roles.Other Professional Associations/Organizations, Offices, Honors Candidate has evidence of long term memberships in other professional associations/organizations. Examples: Held / holds offices, and received awards/honors.Publications and/or Exhibitions Candidate has evidence of publications, received grants, published research papers, and presented art exhibitions as the individual artist.Teaching / Related Experiences Candidate has evidence of extensive history of highly accomplished teaching and related experiences. Examples: National Board Certification, chairing curriculum development, writing frameworks, content, standards, assessments, art integration.